At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach swimming and water safety to students of all ages in a fun, safe environment.
- Company: Join the City of Parramatta at The PAC, a vibrant community aquatic centre.
- Benefits: Earn $34.52/hour plus casual loading, with health and wellbeing perks.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with growth opportunities and a focus on child safety.
- Why this job: Make a splash by teaching vital skills while enjoying flexible hours and a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Passion for swimming; current CPR and Working with Children Check required.
The predicted salary is between 34 - 35 $ per hour.
Hours: Up to 38 hours a week - Monday to Sunday
Hourly Rate: $34.52 plus 25% casual loading and weekend penalty rates.
Do you have a passion for teaching aquatic education and water safety programs? Come join our team at the Parramatta Aquatic Centre (The PAC)! At Council, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are committed to implementing child safe practices to create an environment where children feel safe and included. We screen candidates to ensure their suitability to work with children, which includes conducting National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, and reference checks. Our commitment to child safety is explained in Council's Child Safe Commitment Statement.
This position is responsible for delivering City of Parramatta’s aquatic education and water safety programs ensuring high-quality lesson content that aligns with the program’s goals and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Instruct lessons for students in water safety, water familiarisation, learn to swim and squads.
- Lesson planning and teaching with an emphasis on safety and variety for participants.
- Evaluate and adjust lesson plans accordingly to cater for the needs of the students.
- Organise and monitor the condition of teaching equipment each lesson.
- Regularly assess student’s progress.
- Assist in providing a customer orientated environment.
- Promote teamwork and communication through collaborative work practices.
About you:
The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching swimming and water safety as well as the below qualifications. Flexibility and willingness to work a 7-day rotating roster across multiple facilities is essential. No previous teaching experience is necessary.
Required Qualifications include:
- Current Australian Swimming & Water Safety qualification
- Current CPR Certificate
- NSW Working with Children Check
Desired Qualifications include:
- Experience in swim teaching/coaching at all levels from Infants to Squads.
- First aid certificate
- Current Australian Teacher of Infant & Preschool qualification
- Current Australian Teacher of Access & Inclusion qualification
- Current Australian Teacher of Adult qualification
- Current Australian Teacher of Competitive Strokes qualification
What’s on offer:
We have multiple casual positions available and are offering an attractive hourly rate of $34.52 plus 25% casual loading and weekend penalty rates. In addition, City of Parramatta also offers excellent employee benefits which include:
- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots and more)
As this is a child-related position, prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply. Council is committed to providing a child safe environment and is guided by the NSW Child Safe Standards | Office of the Children's Guardian. This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test. The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia to apply for this position. Applicants holding visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts, subject to their visa work conditions.
Swim Instructor in Parramatta employer: City of Parramatta
The City of Parramatta is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters inclusion and belonging while driving significant community transformation. With a strong focus on employee growth, the Council provides opportunities for professional development within a diverse and multidisciplinary team, ensuring that every role contributes to building a thriving, sustainable city. Working here means being part of a forward-thinking organisation that values authentic leadership and operational excellence, all set against the backdrop of a vibrant and culturally rich metropolitan area.
